Ultimately, Jay declares that he found all the girls to be “very flat across the board today” despite trying hard on their first shoot. I myself can’t believe how lackluster most of the performances were, for a theme that revolves around such passionate topics.

Agreed. For all of the criticism Cycle 7 got, I still can't help but believe that the girls put much more "fire" and effort into their early shoots.

"In spite of all the temptation you have endured, all the suffering, you remain pure of heart, just as pure as you were at the age of eleven, when you stared into a mirror that reflected your heart's desire, and it showed you only the way to thwart Lord Voldemort, and not immortality or riches."

Surprised

I was really surprised they eliminated Kathleen and especially so early I thought and still do she has so much potential.
Renee is really a snot from what I have seen so far. The cutting comment she made about Jael after she won the runway competition showed her true colors as far as I am concerned.
Jael I don't think is going to last long anyone who feels bad because they won is in my opinon not ANTM period.
I really like Sarah she has what I call the classic beauty, and I think her attitude is right competitive but not catty like some are.
The other girls I feel to watch out for are Brittany and Dianne.
Scarlette